Cruises (and 'charter-a-berth')
Skippered Cruises during the year for single people, couples, or small groups, who do not want to charter the entire yacht, but would rather join the yacht and mix with other like-minded people for the cruise. Skippered Cruises are ideal if you just want to book a place, turn up, enjoy the event and leave all the organising to the Christchurch Yachting Skipper. Groups of 4 or more can charter the whole yacht at a discount rate. This page will be updated regularly with the latest available dates and events. Please contact us if you are interested in other dates or more details. Please see below for Cowes week and Milebuilding Courses.
| Date | Dates
for 2008 |
Price | |
| April 29th Tuesday | Half-day
sailing cruise. 17.00 to 21.00 |
£69 per person |
5 |
| May 11th Sunday | Half-day
sailing cruise. 12.00 to 16.00 (whole-boat booking only) |
£295 total for upto 7 people |
7 |
| May 12th Monday | Half-day
sailing cruise. 17.00 to 21.00 (whole-boat booking only) |
£295 total for upto 7 people |
7 |
| May 17th Saturday | Full-day
sailing cruise. 10.00 to 19.00 |
£115 per person |
5 |
| May 18th Sunday | Half-day
sailing cruise. 09.30 to 13.30 |
£69 per person |
4 |
| May 24th Saturday | Full-day
sailing cruise. 10.30 to 18.30 |
£115 per person |
5 |
| June 13th Friday | Half-day
sailing cruise. 17.00 to 21.00 |
£69 per person |
7 |
| June 28th Saturday | Full-day
sailing cruise. 14.30 to 21.30 |
£115 per person |
5 |
| July 4th to 9th | Channel
Islands cruise. 5 days. Includes food. |
£495 per person |
4 |
| July 19th Saturday | Half-day
sailing cruise. 10.00 to 14.00 |
£79 per person |
7 |
| July 19th Saturday | Full-day
sailing cruise. 11.30 to 19.30 |
£115 per person |
7 |
| July 28th Monday | Half-day
sailing cruise. 17.00 to 21.00 |
£69 per person |
7 |
| Aug 2nd to 9th |
Full-day plus overnight Cowes Week on-the-water spectating |
£150 per person |
7 |
| Aug 16th Saturday | Half-day
sailing cruise. 10.00 to 14.00 |
£79 per person |
7 |
| Aug 17th Sunday | Half-day
sailing cruise. 12.00 to 20.30 |
£115 per person |
7 |
| Hen parties/stag parties organised on request. | |||
Cowes week spectating: £150 per person.
This trip
is suitable for novices and is an opportunity to sample the 'Cowes Week' experience,
when hundreds of yachts descend on Cowes for the famous 'Cowes Week' regatta.
We will not be taking part in the racing, but we will sail in The Solent to
view the racing action close-up. In total there will be 4 guests on-board,
plus the skipper.
Itinerary: The day will start in Lymington at 13.00 with a safety briefing
before setting sail. We expect to arrive at Cowes around 14.30, when the Cowes
Week racing will have started. Here we will sail amongst the various race
classes to see the racing close-up. Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided
on-board while we are sailing. In the early evening we will sail to Yarmouth
to berth for the night. Here you can go ashore to have dinner in one of the
pubs or restaurants in Yarmouth. Sleep on-board overnight, then breakfast
in the morning, and sail again into the Solent to watch the racing, before
sailing back to Lymington to finish at 13.00.
Price: £150
per person. Included in price: skipper, lifejackets, tea/coffee, snacks, breakfast,
berthing fees, fuel. Not included in price: dinner ashore.
Cruises to France
and Channel Islands: These channel Islands cruises give you the opportunity
to both increase your experience and gain two 60-mile passages, one overnight.
You will also have the opportunity to explore the picturesque un-spoiled island
of Alderney, and visit the interesting island of Guernsey.
For example, 4.5 day cruise: This is a short skippered cruise that is available
for individuals, couples, or groups of upto 7 people. Price: £325 per person,
to include berthing fees, breakfasts and lunches on-board. Discounts: 5% for
booking a group of 2 or 3 people, 10% for booking a group of 4 or 5 people,
15% for booking a group of 6 or 7 people. Example itinerary:
Day 1 - full safety briefing, before the night crossing to Alderney.
Day 2 - go ashore at Alderney, then local sail around Alderney
Day 3 - sail from Alderney to Guernsey
Day 4 - go ashore at Guernsey, then sail from Guernsey to Alderney
Day 5 - return channel crossing
As with all cruises, the
itinerary is subject to change depending on the weather conditions at the
time.
Mile-building and Experience Sails. These are intended for people wanting to add experience and sailing-miles for RYA qualification purposes, or just to extend their experience and confidence. Sailing time will be maximised and night sailing will be included. Weather permitting, we will cross the channel. Selected channel Islands cruises as detailed above will be used for this purpose. Please enquire for dates.
Other Cruises. Other dates and destinations are possible, so please do not hesitate to contact us to find out more.
Racing. we have yachts available for taking part in the Round The Island Race 2007.
| Discounts: |
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Evening and Day Cruises: |
For groups upto 7 people, the whole boat can be chartered from £250 for an evening or half-day sail , and from £360 for a day cruise (Add 15% at weekends). (that's 40% discount for a group of 7 !!) Existing customers: extra 5% discount |
How to Book............... top
Prices subject to change at any time.
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